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Police said both shootings happened within one hour.
2 men killed in separate shootings within 1 hour in Gwinnett
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The police shooting happened shortly before 6 p.m. at an apartment complex near Truist Park.
UPDATE: GBI probes police shooting after suicide threat at Cobb apartments
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The double shooting happened about 8 p.m. outside a nightclub on Atlanta's Westside.
Man killed, woman injured in shooting outside Atlanta nightclub
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DeKalb County firefighters clear debris from the Arrive Perimeter apartment complex in Dunwoody after an explosion damaged the building Sunday afternoon.
Lawyers: Residents smelled gas for months leading up to Dunwoody apartment explosion
09/16/2021 — Atlanta, Georgia — Attorney BJay Pak, center, speaks during a press conference at Alston and Bird Law in Atlanta’s Midtown community, Thursday, September 16, 2021. On the six-month anniversary of the March 16 shootings, the AAPI Crime Victims & Education Fund held a press conference to announce the formation of its national advisory board and initial corporate donors. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)
6 months after Atlanta spa shootings, supporters focus on victim aid, racial equity
A man's body was found floating Tuesday in Lake Lanier, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators seek ID after man’s body found floating in Lake Lanier
The investigation in Hall County led to arrests in at least three other Georgia counties, the sheriff's office said.
2 arrested during sting in attempted $12K phone scam of Hall County couple
The 19-year-old driver said he lost control when his tire blew out, according to Clayton County police.
Cops: 2 injured after impaired man drives off road, onto sidewalk in Clayton
Maurice Fayne, who starred in "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison.
‘Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta’ star sentenced to 17 years for fraud
Atlanta police Chief Rodney Bryant (third from left) and members of his command staff say officers find themselves arresting the same suspects repeatedly.
‘Disheartening’: APD leaders frustrated as suspects commit crimes while out on bond
From left, Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan.
Ahmaud Arbery murder trial still on for Oct. 18
Fulton County's district attorney Fani Willis speaks to members of press during a press conference on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Fulton commissioners appropriate $5M to process murder suspects
Court records show that the man told police he was suffering from schizophrenia, hearing voices and having thoughts of hurting people.
Hall County man reported missing for 4 months now charged with murder in Washington
The shooting took place at Kyma on Piedmont Road near Buckhead Village.
911 call released after man shot outside upscale Buckhead restaurant
August 20, 2021 Atlanta: A memorial to Katherine Janness at the 10th Street entrance to Piedmont Park as seen on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)
Spurred by slaying, Piedmont Park group starts safety improvement fund
Larry McClam, a Riverdale police officer and candidate for Clarkston City Council.
Police: Metro Atlanta cop running for office stole opponent’s campaign signs
Snellville Officer Jermarcus McCoy continues his recovery after a wreck last week.
Snellville officer awaits return to duty while recovering from wreck
Shortly after the suspects had a conversation with the victim, one of them pulled out a gun and shot the man.
2 suspects sought after man shot during ‘conversation’ at Atlanta convenience store
Four people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a crash that shut down Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
1 in critical condition, 3 others injured after Gwinnett wreck
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